Yoga & Pilates
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Activity is the law of life and it is carried out at the expenditure of energy produced by a certain amount of wear and tear of all the organs of the body, and particularly at the expense of the voluntary muscles. During waking hours we perform all sorts of co-ordinated movements which are dependent on [...]
Kundalini Yoga for Stress Relief
Kundalini Yoga is one of the spiritual types of yoga that goes beyond the physical performance of asanas. With its emphasis on breathing, meditation and chanting – Kundalini Yoga creates a conscious connection with the Divine by removing all the obstacles and fluctuations of the mind. It raises the energy of our inner self to [...]
Use of Mantras in Yogic Chanting
The word Mantra is derived from the Sanskrit word “Mananat Trayate”. The word Mantra contains two words- “man” which means “to think” and “Tra” which means tool. The literal translation of the word Mantra refers “instrument of thought”. Originated in India from the Vedic period, mantra is a sound, syllable, word, or group of words, [...]
Kundalini music in yoga paradise
Waves lapped against the gentle beach in the darkness as I listened deeply to the ocean, and the lingering exhalations of the other sixty people around me. The moon was rising over the water behind Snatam Kaur, GuruGanesha Singh and Manish Vyas, who watched us silently with light in their eyes as the music slowly [...]
Which is better for you – yoga or pilates?
Of course the long politician-esque answer to this question is “it depends what your goals are”. For example, yoga is known to relax you and may be more beneficial if you suffer from stress. It also has a greater focus on improving flexibility so if you’re doing lots of other exercise that tightens your muscles [...]
Everything You Need To Know About Pilates
Pilates is a form of exercising the body in order to feel better. This fitness program was developed by Joseph Pilates, a well known and respected physical trainer. Pilates has revolutionized exercise since it first appeared in the 1920’s and has become one of the most popular exercise programs in almost every country on the [...]
Yoga at Your Place
Yoga is considered an art that helps with the development of your spirit, mind, and body. If you continue practicing yoga over a period of time, it will give you the contentment you have been searching for. Yoga is achieved through exercise, breathing, and meditation.
Ashtanga yoga (sometimes called power yoga) is a vigorous form of [...]
Examples Of Basic Yoga Positions
I guess when it comes to Yoga, a lot of people think that it’s just one form of exercise or one flow of movements. This just isn’t the case. If I had to compare the amount of movements to any other exercise, I would pick something like Karate, Tai Kwon Do, or that of Aikido. [...]
Different Styles of Yoga Available
When it comes to something like Yoga, most people think that there is just one simple way of doing it. Really this isn’t the case! Far from it in fact. Yoga is a lot like the different types of Martial Arts. For example, with Aikido there are something like 13 different [...]
Easy Yoga Exercises You Can Do Today
Yoga is an art and one of the most ancient forms that originated in India 5000 years ago. Yoga is about poses, breathing exercises and meditation. Yoga poses are more efficient in providing benefits such as strengthening the muscles and relax the body.
There are even some simple poses that are designed especially for people living [...]